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The US needs nuclear energy now, more than ever
Are permitting and regulations set up for rapid deployment?
Sylvia Leyva Martinez
Principal Analyst, North America Utility-Scale Solar and Host of Interchange Recharged podcast

Sylvia Leyva Martinez
Principal Analyst, North America Utility-Scale Solar and Host of Interchange Recharged podcast
Sylvia researches market dynamics, business models, market developments and financial strategies of solar PV projects
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Former President Biden's final days in office involved signing an US$840 million energy contract with Constellation - a statement of intent for the US’s largest nuclear supplier. Since then, what’s changed with nuclear policy?
To find out, host Sylvia Leyva Martinez – a principal analyst at Wood Mackenzie – welcomes Maria Korsnick, President and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute to the show.
Maria says that despite uncertainties, there's no reason large reactors couldn't achieve costs as low as US$60 to US$80 per megawatt-hour. Utilities are eyeing an additional 100GW of nuclear power by 2050 – driven in large part by demand from data centers and the tech giants. So how is the industry going to meet this demand? New technology? More permitting reform? More investment?
Join us as Maria reveals the industry's strategic momentum and the pivotal role nuclear plays in providing round-the-clock, highly reliable, and cleaner energy. Engagement with both state and tech sectors could shift nuclear from perceived outsider to mainstream option.
Expect in-depth analysis on how the US is positioning itself to meet skyrocketing energy demands, especially from the ever-expanding tech sector.
Follow the show wherever you get podcasts, and we’ll be back in two weeks time, Tuesday at 7am.